Grounds Supervisor

State of North Carolina•55 Lake Eden Road Buncombe, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled supervisory work in the upkeep of lawns and grounds surrounding state institutions or buildings. Positions furnish technical guidance and supervision to grounds crews engaged in the construction, modification, and general upkeep of grounds areas. Work assignments involving the standard application of horticultural practices are performed under general supervision. Projects involving technical horticultural knowledge and application are outlined by the grounds superintendent who reviews the project during progress and upon completion for acceptable workmanship and adherence to project plans. Reporting to the Maintenance/Construction Supervisor III, this position handles the design and upkeep of lawns, landscaping, and grounds surrounding Western Correctional Center for Women in Black Mountain, NC.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in grounds upkeep OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the horticultural practices and/or techniques applicable to the layout and/or upkeep of formal gardens and/or grounds.
Experience supervising employees or offenders.

Responsibilities

Completing work assignments received from MMS work order system and the Maintenance/Construction Supervisor.
Mowing, edging, removing leaves, trash, and snow, and trimming trees and shrubs as required.
Applying pesticides and selecting plants and trees which are adaptable to the local climate.
Sketching landscape plans for undeveloped areas, locating plants, trees, sidewalks, roads, etc.
Preparing requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment needed for grounds department and providing cost estimates for expenditures to maintain the grounds and equipment.
Ensuring grounds equipment has up-to-date service records and is cleaned regularly.
Making minor mechanical repairs to equipment such as tractors, mowers, disks, and rakes
Supervising the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor (including offenders) and ensuring they are adhering to OSHA guidelines for safety.